Get your paws moving for Barktown’s ‘Race for Their Lives'

Tie those shoelaces and clip on that leash for the race of a LIFEtime…the second annual Barktown Dog Rescue's Race for their Lives 5K, Saturday, March 31 at 8 a.m. at Fowler Park, 4110 Carolene Way in Cumming. With the goal raising funds to save the lives of dogs in local and statewide kill shelters, the event is ideal for runners, distance runners, 5Kers and beginners…AND their friendly dogs.

Cost to register is $25 until March 28, $30 on race day. All who register by March 21 are guaranteed a cool race T-shirt. Race day registration will take place on the event field/track at Fowler Park beginning at 7 a.m. The course will start on the track at Fowler Park and continue onto the beautiful Big Creek Greenway.

Water bowls, oops bags and treats from race sponsors will be available for all pooches.

Awards will be presented to overall male/female in the following age groups: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and up.

“We look forward to a very successful race this year,” said Barktown Dog Rescue founder Kim Murphy, who said she anticipates 200 race participants. “And no matter the level at which you compete, it’s a lot of fun just to come out and see all of the enthusiastic runners and their adorable pets. Everyone makes new friends before, during and after the race.”

BarkTown Dog Rescue is a non-profit, all volunteer organization funded by donations from individuals and organizations that want to help make it a better world for all dogs. Last year’s 5K helped support the 115 rescue dogs Barktown Dog Rescue saved in during 2017.

“The need is great to save more and more dogs at kill shelters throughout the state. We are grateful to all who take part in this event and support our goal of saving even more dogs this year,” Murphy said.

Event sponsors include: Automation Direct, Vacation Express, Cloud 9 Classics, Rucker’s, Express Personnel, Indigo Bath and Beauty, David and Deanna Lancaster, A Friend of BarkTown Dog

Rescue, iStaff, The Graivier Center, Exp Realty – Kim Comeaux, Keller Williams Realty – Karla Cobb, Forsyth Animal Hospital, Vet Jobs, 5 Dog Designs, Tam’s, Lance’s Jewelry and Discover Staffing and Enhance Pressure Washing .

For information or to register for the Race for Their Lives 5K, go to https://www.active.com/cumming... For more information about Barktown Dog Rescue and its adoptable dogs, visit www.barktowndogrescue.org or https://www.facebook.com/BarkTownDogRescue/. To sponsor the race, email kim@barktowndogrescue.org.

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About Barktown Dog Rescue

BarkTown Dog Rescue & Sanctuary, Inc. is an all-volunteer non-profit organization that envisions a compassionate world where all dogs reside in responsible, loving homes. Dogs in BTDR’s care are spayed or neutered, vaccinated, micro-chipped and receive all appropriate veterinary care and treatment that is needed. The dogs are then placed in nurturing foster homes while they await placement into their permanent home. The rescue group remains interested in and committed to the welfare of the dogs beyond the adoption process. It’s goal is to help dogs in distress without regard to age, breed, size or ease of placement. To the extent BTDR’s finances allow, dogs in the greatest need take priority. Finally the rescue group strives to work with area shelters and other rescue groups to develop a network of supporters and volunteers to create a better world for homeless dogs.